Guanfacine Extended Release in Two Patients with Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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A prospective open trial of guanfacine in children with pervasive developmental disorders.
OBJECTIVE A common complaint for children with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) is hyperactivity. The purpose of this pilot study was to gather preliminary information on the efficacy of guanfacine in children with PDD and hyperactivity. METHODS Children with PDD accompanied by hyperactivity entered the open-label trial if there was a recent history of failed treatment with methylphenid...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1044-5463,1557-8992
DOI: 10.1089/cap.2010.0057